AFSP Greater Philadelphia

The Greater Philadelphia Chapter is bringing people together from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in our communities. Join our fight to #StopSuicide in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Delaware county, and beyond.

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About the AFSP Greater Philadelphia Chapter

We are an inclusive and openly welcoming community that serves diverse and vulnerable individuals in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide through:

Research & Data

Education & Awareness

Advancing Public Policy

Community Events

Hope & Healing

Help us reduce the suicide rate by 20% by 2025. Together we can #StopSuicide.

Support our cause through volunteering and fundraising

Chapter contact

Ashley Ralligh
Area Director, Greater Phildelphia
[email protected]
215.532.0275

Philadelphia Chapter
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Upcoming events and activities

November 24
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Virtual Through a Jewish Lens
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December 7
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day – Virtual, LGBTQIA+ Communities
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April 19
Holy Family University Campus Walk
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May 3
Lower Moreland High School / Bryn Athyn College Campus Walk
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Looking for even more? See all AFSP virtual programs across the country.
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Featured Programs

More Than Sad

More Than Sad has taught over a million students and educators how to be smarter about mental health.

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Talk Saves Lives™

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to help save lives.